This year, the school embarked on a new initiative: Opening the gym during lunch on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This was a success, with the gym constantly packed during both lunches. Students from...
As a driven student at an academically competitive school, I’ve been compelled by college admissions since fifth grade. From the people around me and the media I consumed, it appeared the only way to...
As I sit here, attempting to start this article for the 5th to 6th time, I find myself asking a 5-word, mostly monosyllabic simply phrased tortuous question: What do I care about? Do I value the words...
Early decision. Early action. Acceptance rates. Letters of recommendation. We have all heard those words circling at school, at home, and in extracurricular activities. As soon as the new freshmen set...
According to the UNEP Food Waste Index Report, one billion meals are lost daily to food waste. This is hard to imagine, as when throwing out your leftovers, you don’t think it can tally up. Moreover,...
Donald Trump is the epitome of perpetual dissatisfaction. Son of a billionaire, handed a fortune, regarded as an incredible businessman, playboy and hyper-fixation of the American psyche, and the president...
Somewhere along the way, we’ve forgotten the art of conversation. And I’m not talking about the mundane “How’s your day going?” or the “What are your plans for the weekend?” but the thought-provoking...
As the end of the school year slowly approaches, the time rolls around for students to request their courses for the next academic year. Many students will often question: Is it worth taking high-level...
Revealing test scores is a destructive numbers game. Education should be centered around understanding and personal development, not a competition to see who can memorize the most or perform the best under...
The Trump administration has made more executive orders in the first week than any president has before in its first year. Yes, you read that right. As teenagers, we may be thinking about the overturned...
In a competitive and academically-driven environment like the Upper School, it is difficult not to compare yourself to others or get caught up with your imperfections. Nobody is perfect, regardless of...
The temporary ban, justified by concerns surrounding national security and alleged data sharing with foreign entities, prompted deep reflections and critical inquiries. Despite these claims, the app was...
